At Delaware Swim Team we care about the safety and welfare of all of our athletes. DST adheres to the practices and policies of USA Swimming’s Safe Sport Initiative. More information about Safe Sport can be found here.
Delaware Swim Team (DST) and USA Swimming are committed to safeguarding all of our members with the welfare of our athlete members as the top priority. The USA Swimming Safe Sport Program supports this mission in providing tools for swim clubs to educate their athletes, coaches, families and volunteers to ensure a safe environment for all. We fully endorse and support USA Swimming's Safe Sport and safety programs by helping to provide these resources for our club members.
DST Mission Statement
"Building champions in life, one stroke at a time."
The coaching staff believes that the following concepts are of great value to our student athletes. As an organization, the Delaware Swim Team coaching staff will strive to:
- Develop proper stroke technique at an early age
- Teach and emphasize good sportsmanship
- Increase self esteem and motivation, encourage hard work, goal setting and goal achievement
- Instill the values of dedication, commitment, and team loyalty
- Encourage swimmers to strive for excellence at each level of our program
- Provide an environment for our swimmers to reach their maximum potential
At Delaware Swim Team, our mission statement requires a positive culture and a safe environment for our swimmers. Our staff members are committed to athlete protection. Each parent, coach, official, and volunteer has a responsibility to protect our sport. The documents listed below will help you understand what your role is. Having clear policies and procedures are more than just documents on our website. We believe in and practice this core value daily, where heathy relationships and boundaries are life skills we can build along their journey in this sport. Please join our team in this commitment. Read though these policies and talk to us if you have questions.
Guidelines
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Delaware Swim Team - Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy
Policies
Education & Resources
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Safe Sport Training for Athletes (12 & Older)
For information on filing a report please contact:
- USA Swimming (719) 866-4578 Deal with a Safe Sport Concern.
- U.S. Center for Safe Sport to make a report. Use the online reporting form, call 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233), or find more information at www.uscenterforsafesport.org.
- Text anonymous tips to 888-270-SWIM (7946).
Delaware Swim Team Safe Sport Contact:
John Fedena
[email protected]
